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 China travel tales
Our customers share their travelling experiences in China.
Read about first hand stories on travel tips and guides, events, entertainment,shopping, food, business and transportation.
Also, you might want to read our
Beijing city guide,
Guangzhou city guide,
Kunming city guide,
Shanghai city guide,
and Xian city guide.
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| M Mirman |
31 May 2005 |
Stayed at New Harbour Serviced Apartments - Shanghai, China.
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Visited Shanghai then onto Beijing. Used cabs and subway for most travel. Did have the services of a friend who is Chinese to assist in translation as cab drivers don't speak English. Go to Jin Mao tower, take elevator to Cloud 9 the club on top of building, nicer than observation deck with same view and food and beverage available.
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| W Siu |
29 May 2005 |
Stayed at Equatorial Shanghai, Hotel - Shanghai, China.
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The Bund is a must. A side trip to Suzhou is recommended, but do not take the Suzhou-Zhouzhuang one-day tour because you can't see much of either city in one day. The restaurants in Xintiandi ("New World"?) are all good.
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| M Dy |
28 May 2005 |
Stayed at Dragon Hotel, Hangzhou - Hangzhou, China.
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The PEAK FLYING-FROM-AFAR opposite the Lingyin Temple should be ranked as one of the "must-see" in China. There are over 340 Buddhist statues carved into the hillside from five dynasties. This is also a great site for climbers. Fantastic!
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| M Hollombe |
22 May 2005 |
Stayed at Mayfair Hotel Shanghai - Shanghai, China.
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Taxi rides to the Bund, Old Shanghai and just about everywhere were under 30 Yuan. Don't hesitate.
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| O Ruth |
21 May 2005 |
Stayed at Harbour Plaza Hotel Kunming - Kunming, China.
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The blue bird opposite the Harbour Plaza hotel is an excellant restaurant. You can sit and dine on the roof terrace. Kunming is a modern city. For a westerner the main places of interest are the bird market and the temples. One day in Kunming should be sufficient.
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| D Ohlmeyer |
20 May 2005 |
Stayed at Traders Hotel Beijing - Beijing, China.
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Beijing is for me one of the most interesting and vivid cities in China, and with the preparation for the Olympics on the way it becomes even better.
One thing to keep an eye on are the taxi drivers who are even within local people's assessment some of the worst in Chinese big cities. Make sure 1. the driver turns on the meter, 2. then, only pay what is on the meter and ask your change back, 3. get your destination written in Chinese (the hotels are very helpful on this!), 4. and in case of problems, don`t argue too much but just write down the license number and ask your hotel to report to the taxi association complaint hotline.
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| S Codrington |
19 May 2005 |
Stayed at Broadway Mansions Shanghai - Shanghai, China.
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The Broadway Mansions Hotel is still known in Chinese by the name Shanghai mansions (Shanghai Da Sha) - useful knowledge if you are taking a taxi!
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| N Ruzius |
19 May 2005 |
Stayed at Harmony Hotel - Beijing, China.
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There are some great backpackers cafe's in the old hutong area close to the Bell tower. We really enjoyed our time there with a coffee and some nice dessert. One bar is called Pass by bar and served great european style food. Nice pastas and pizza...They have a small outdoor area where you can enjoy a sunny afternoon in peace.
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| A Sefton |
16 May 2005 |
Stayed at Harmony Hotel - Beijing, China.
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HouHai Lake is a great spot for a leisurely al fresco lunch, followed by a walk around the lake. Try S' Silk. The Courtyard restaurant serves wonderful food overlooking the moat of the Forbidden City.
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| M Chi |
16 May 2005 |
Stayed at Rosedale Hotel and Suites Beijing - Beijing, China.
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Instead of going to Badaling, the most frequented site of the Great Wall by tourists, go to Mutianyu (a site just 20 minutes further away) and experience the Wall without the crowd. For a real adrenaline rush, instead of the cable car or hiking down the Wall, take a ride on the tobaggan slide!
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